Definitions

summarize

[suhm-uh-rahyz] / ˈsʌm əˌraɪz /

VERB

give a rundown

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compile encapsulate epitomize outline recap rehash sum up

STRONG

abridge abstract cipher condense cut digest inventory pare prune recapitulate retrograde review shorten skim snip sum summate trim

WEAK

boil down cut back cut down get to meat give main points précis put in a nutshell run down run through synopsize

Antonyms

STRONG

add enlarge expand increase lengthen

WEAK

break down

Example Sentences

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Brian Chesky, CEO of vacation-rental app Airbnb, said during the company’s earnings call last week that AI would help offer more granular detail on consumers and help summarize reviews of rental locations.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Contemplating events, the beasts summarize what they’ve learned with such bromides as “To work hard for our friends . . . that is freedom” and “You know what’s always right? Helping each other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

It can also retrieve and summarize information, and many students use the technology to help with studying or schoolwork.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

She recalled a recent session in which she used Anthropic’s Claude to brainstorm for an hour and a half, then asked it to summarize the conversation in a document.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Now, Dr. Whitman. I’m returning to you what is now in evidence as exhibit 5-A: your investigative report concerning this fishing gaff, among other things. Would you please summarize for the court your findings?”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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